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R282 DDS

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,872 mi
Last recorded100,872 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 100,872 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/R AND N/S/R TOPHUB CARRIER MOUNT.

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2006 100,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/R AND N/S/R TOP HUB CARRIRER MOUNT

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R282 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R282 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R282 DDS registered?

R282 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R282 DDS safe to buy?

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